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Definition of formalization noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

formalization

noun
 
/ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
 
/ˌfɔːrmələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also formalisation)
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. the act of making an arrangement, a plan or a relationship official
    • the formalization of business relationships
  2. the act of giving something a fixed structure or form by introducing rules
    • the formalization of decision-making
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